Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 73 is 7592.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 104 and 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 156 | 21684 |
| 146 and 160 | 11680 |
| 139 and 76 | 10564 |
| 130 and 176 | 11440 |
| 54 and 70 | 1890 |